Personal Development Courses

Introduction to Windows XP

Learn to use the Windows operating system including terminology, file management, desktop customizing, and basic computer maintenance. This course is the first step towards making your computer work for you. Textbook Required.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
CMPT10901	8/21-8/28	Tu/Th	6:00-9:00pm	$ 99
CMPT10902	9/18-9/25	Tu/Th	6:00-9:00pm	$ 99
CMPT10903	10/8-10/15	M/W	6:00-9:00pm	$ 99

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Intro to Microsoft Office 2003

Microsoft Office is the most widely used software package in the business world. You’ll learn how to create spreadsheets, maintain database information, and how to prepare letters, memorandums, and other office correspondence. Students will also learn how to integrate data between the separate programs of MS Office. Textbook Required.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
CMPT1091	10/11-11/20	Tu/Th	6-9 pm	$ 325

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Photo Creations w/ MS PowerPoint

Learn to work smarter in the world’s most popular presentation programs. You’ve seen presentations with diagrams, photographs, animation and video and wondered, “How’d they do that?” In this course you’ll learn to master these techniques. You’ll look forward to showing your work to a live audience, on video, or on the internet. This class is also great to use for Christmas cards! Another class will be held Tuesdays, November 27th—December 11th.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
CMPT2176	10/22-11/15	Mon	6-9 pm	$ 120
CMPT21766	11/27-12/11	Tue	6-9 pm	$ 120

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Access Database

Learn how to create real-world business databases using Microsoft Access. Master the secrets of making the computer—not people—do all the work. Learn to create tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros for managing contacts, products, orders, invoices, and receipts. Pull all the pieces together with a single, easy-to-use switchboard.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
PENR10751	1/30-4/3	Tues.	6-7 pm	$ 99

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Belly Dancing

Learn beginner dance movements and steps necessary to perform a simple belly dance routine. Student will also achieve better coordination, flexibility and muscle tone through warm-up stretches, exercise, and dance steps.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
PENR1085	9/10-11-/5	Mon.	6-7 pm	$ 50

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Intermediate Belly Dancing

Learn step by step dance movements necessary to perform a simple belly dance routine. Student will achieve better coordination, flexibility, and muscle tone through warm-up stretches, exercise, and dance steps.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
PENR1086	9/10-11/5	Mon.	7- 8pm	$ 50

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Conversational Spanish

Learn Spanish the fun way! This course will give students a good start to a working vocabulary with basic grammar rules and conversational practice. Learn simple everyday phrases used in restaurants, hotels and other situations commonly encountered during travel to Spanish speaking countries.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
LANG3033	9/20-10/18	Tu/Th	6-8 pm	$ 185

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ESL: English as a Second Language

This class is designed to improve linguistic skills of Spanish speakers. Students will also learn basic grammar rules. All activities will help improve your speech and communication with English speaking persons.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
LANG1036	8/20-9/19	M/W	6-7:45 pm	$ 145

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Dance Extravaganza

The Dance Extravaganza is a fun combination class featuring different types and styles of popular dances. So, whether you want to have an intimate date with your sweetie or just have fun with your friends, there is something here to tickle your fancy.

Course Code		Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
PENR1033	Salsa	10/2	Tue	6:30-8:30pm	$25/Person
PENR1038	Swing	10/9	Tue	6:30-8:30pm	$25/Person
PENR1035	TexasTwo Step	10/16	Tue	6:30-8:30pm	$25/Person
PENR1036	Waltz	10/23	Tue	6:30-8:30pm	$25/Person
PENR1037	Line Dance	10/30	Tue	6:30-8:30pm	$25/Person
PENR1038	Latin	11/6	Tue	6:30-8:30pm	$25/Person

** SPECIAL!! Couples: $35 (Buy 4 Get 2 Free!)

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Fundamentals of Investing

This six week course is designed for individuals interested in learning about investing. Topics include stocks, bonds, and ideas for controlling risk, as well as common mistakes to avoid when investing.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
SMNR40001	6/12-7/17	Tue	6-8:00pm	$ 25
SMNR4000	7/24-8/28	Tue	6-8:00pm	$ 25
SMNR40001	10/23-11/27	Tue	6-8:00pm	$ 25

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Wedding Planning Certification

This is a hands on program covering everything a wedding planner needs to know, from contracts to etiquette, flowers, music, day of services, marketing, industry business practices and application. Whether you plan on working part-time, planning only a few weddings a year or a full-time career, this program will provide you with all of the tools necessary to scale your business.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
PENR1095	6/4 - 8/6	Mon	6-9:00pm	$ 795
PENR1095	9/28-12/16	Tue	6-8:00pm	$ 795

Website: Wedding Planning Institute

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Mastering Mail Merge

This class will teach you the basic steps in the mail merge process. You’ll learn how to choose a document type, how to connect to a data file, how to add fields to the mail document and, finally, how to preview the merge and complete it. This class is a great place to get an overall picture of the process. November 12th—November 14th.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
CMPT2126	9/4-9/6	Tu/Th	6:30-8:30 pm	$ 50
CMPT2126	11/12-11/14	Tu/Th	6:30-8:30 pm	$ 50

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Newsletters for Non-Profits

In this course, you will learn to create a newsletter which can be mailed or emailed to your clients. You will learn the use of templates, columns, tables, backgrounds, borders, graphics, and much more in this new course. By using visual imagery, you will be more likely to grab your client’s attention and draw them in to your non-profit organization.

Course Code	Dates	Days	Time	Tuition
CMPT2127	9/17-10/26	M/W	6-8 pm	$ 120

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